Ward Translight Engine

The Ward Translight Engine (WTE), Ward drive, and FTL drive, is a remarkable achievement of human engineering, providing the capability of faster-than-light interstellar travel by transitioning to and from hyperspace. This advancement in spacecraft propulsion systems has had a significant impact on humanity. The invention of the Ward Drive has made it possible for humanity to explore and colonize a galaxy of uncharted worlds, which previously would have been impossible to reach. Thanks to the Ward Drive, the colonization process has become substantially more efficient, and transportation times have been drastically reduced. The ability to travel to a previously inaccessible planet within a matter of months, weeks, or even days, has completely revolutionized the way in which humanity conducts both trade and exploration. This engineering feat is a key milestone in human history and represents a gateway to a new era of scientific and technological advancements.
One of the most significant effects of the Ward Drive has been its ability to create new trade routes, opening up new markets and expanding humanity's reach. This has also had a positive impact on the economy, as the faster interstellar trading facilitated by the Ward Drive has created new business opportunities and increased commercial competition.

Background

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Mechanics

A Ward Drive allows a vessel to open a subspace window and move into hyperspace. In this manner, a ship can cross vast distances without experiencing relativity. Ward Drives vary in their effectiveness with every model, with some being much faster than others.

Reconciliation

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Drive operation

The effectiveness of a Ward drive depends on two factors: design and power input. Given enough power, a hyperdrive can be made to go far faster than it would normally be capable. The USC Fire Under Heaven needed weeks to travel between Earth and Harmony. However, the more advanced USC Inquisitor routinely made the trip in about 5 days. The drive can be modified to allow ships to travel faster, but it would risk burning out the drive or worse, destroying the whole ship all together.
While in hyperspace the shields and weapons systems of a ship using an Ward hyperdrive are offline, due to the fact that the full power of the vessel's generators is required. As a result, a ship using an Ward hyperdrive can be destroyed if a nearby vessel in hyperspace self-destructs; however this occurrence is highly unlikely, as no other hyperdrive has been seen keeping equal pace with them.

Navigation and precision

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Gravitational effects

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Velocities

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Dangers and risks

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Production information

Manufacturer

Varies; most commonly HyperTech Incorporated

Developer

Astrophysicist/Nuclear Engineer, Courtney Ward

Development

18 July, 2087

Technical specifications

Function

Hyperspace travel

Power source

Nuclear Fuel Rods

Usage

Affiliation

Human

First starship incorporated

USC Titan